- August 6
- At the Mosport International Raceway in Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada, the Grand Prix At Mosport race is held, round 6 of the America Le Mans Series. Finishing 2nd in GTS class and 5th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C5-R driven by Ron Fellows and Andy Pilgrim. They finish 0.353 seconds behind a Viper. This is the first race for C5-R chassis #003. [189.145] [192.7] [245] [423] [525.72]
- August
- Corvette C5-R (chassis #004) is tested in Atlanta, painted like a police car (black with white doors and star on doors). [525.72]
- August 18
- At the Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, California, the 27th Annual Monterey Historic Automobile Races are held, over three days.
- In the class 1952-1962 GT Cars over 2000 CC, first place winner is #58 Noel Park in his 1958 Corvette.
- Finishing second is #59 Ron Cressey in his 1959 Corvette.
- Finishing third is #614 Steve Earle in his 1959 Corvette.
- Finishing fourth is #9 Bob Paterson in his 1957 Corvette.
- Finishing fifth is #43 Ken Epsman in his 1957 Corvette.
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- August 20
- In Ste. Croix, Quebec, the Speedvision World Challenge, Round 5, is held. Bill Cooper takes 2nd place in a C5 Corvette. John Heinricy places 3rd, also racing a C5. [192.7]
- August 25
- The Corvettes at Carlisle show is held, in Pennsylvania. 55,745 people attend the three-day show, with 2,224 Corvettes in the show, and 3,000 more in the parking lots. Concept cars on display include: CERV I, 1959 Sting Ray Racer, Mako Shark, Manta Ray, Astro II, Reynolds Aluminum Corvette, Aerovette, CERV III, Sting Ray III. Auction highlights:
- 1991 yellow Callaway Speedster bid to $137,500, but did not meet reserve;
- 1967 red convertible, 427/435 motor: $110,000;
- 1962 maroon convertible 327/360 motor with fuel injection: $73,000;
- 1967 coupe 427/400 motor, side exhaust: $63,500;
- 1957 white 283/283 motor, fuel injection, three-speed manual: $58,000.
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- August 26
- At the Watkins Glen International raceway in Watkins Glen, New York, the Bosch Summerfest at The Glen race is held, round nine of the Grand-Am Motorola Cup series.
- Finishing 2nd in SGS class and 2nd overall is the Phoenix American Motorsports #37 Corvette, driven by John Heinricy and Stu Hayner.
- Finishing 5th in SGS class and 5th overall is the First Racing #22 Corvette, driven by Michael Culver and Mike Fitzgerald.
- Finishing 8th in SGS class and 8th overall is the Planet Earth Motorsport #43 Corvette, driven by Joe Nonnamaker and Bill Pate.
- Finishing 12th in SGS class and 48th overall is the Powell Motorsport #11 Corvette, driven by Devon Powell and Doug Goad.
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- August 31
- At the National Corvette Museum, the Millennium Corvette Celebration is held, over five days. [179.74] [180.8] [184.11] [223.10]
- September 1
- At the National Corvette Museum, the Corvette Hall of Fame Induction is held. Inductees this year are John Fitch, Jerry Palmer, and Richard Thompson. [181.21] [182.8] [193.6] [197.72] [223.10]
- September
- At the National Corvette Museum, the Motorama Concours d'Performance Exhibit and Thunder in Bowling Green display are held. They include notable racers from 1950s to date, with many original drivers present. [197.72] [223.10]
- At the National Corvette Museum, Chevrolet introduces the 2001 model Corvette. [184.11] [197.74] [223.10]
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- September 2
- At the Texas Motor Speedway, in Austin, Texas, the American Le Mans Series Grand Prix of Texas race is held, round 7 of the American Le Mans series. Finishing 1st in GTS class and 8th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C5-R driven by Ron Fellows and Andy Pilgrim. [193.6] [195] [197.42] [245] [502.178] [525.72]
- September
- In San Bernardino, California, the Route 66 Rendezvous event is held, over four days. 2448 cars are registered, over 500,000 people attend. [630.68]
- September 16
- At Mid America Designs company headquarters in Effingham, Illinois, the Funfest 2000 show is held, over two days. 8230 Corvettes and 35,000 people attend. The overall theme is Millennium Yellow Celebration. Company president Mike Yager announces a countdown billboard to be updated daily until June 30, 2003, and a special web site dedicated to the 50th anniversary of Corvette. [178.29] [184.10] [195.13] [197.52] [231.78] [249.10] [629.12] [835.41]
- September 17
- At the Virginia International Raceway, the Motorola Cup Virginia Fall Classic race is held, round ten of the Grand-Am Motorola Cup series.
- Finishing 1st in SGS class and 1st overall is the Powell Motorsport #11 Corvette, driven by Devon Powell and Doug Goad.
- Finishing ?th in SGS class and 17th overall is the First Racing #22 Corvette, driven by Michael Culver and Mike Fitzgerald.
- Finishing ?th in SGS class and 48th overall is the Phoenix American Motorsports #37 Corvette, driven by Stu Hayner.
- Finishing ?th in SGS class and 56th overall is the Planet Earth Motorsport #43 Corvette, driven by Joe Nonnamaker.
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- At the Virginia International Raceway, the Motorola Cup North American Street Stock Championship Series Awards Banquet is held.
- Powell Motorsports places 3rd for Team championship award in SGS class.
- Michael Culver and Mike Fitzgerald tie for 3rd in Driver championship award in SGS class.
- John Heinricy wins the Hoosier Award, for most pole positions.
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- September 30
- At the Road Atlanta Motor Sports Center, in Braselton, Georgia, the Petit Le Mans 10 hour endurance race is held, round 9 of the American Le Mans Series.
- Finishing 1st in GTS class and 9th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C5-R driven by Andy Pilgrim, Kelly Collins, and Franck Freon. This class win exempts the team from pre-qualifying for the 2001 24 Hours of Le Mans, giving them an automatic invite to the race next June.
- Finishing 3rd in GTS class and 11th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C5-R driven by Ron Fellows, Chris Kneifel, and Justin Bell.
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- October 1
- The 1967 L-88 Corvette that was raced to a 1/4-mile class record of 11.04 seconds in 1969 is bought by Glen Speilberg. The car is taken out of garage storage for the first time in 31 years, with 1851 original miles on the odometer. [624.53]
- October 2
- Gambia issues a postage stamp depicting Chevrolet's CERV III vehicle. [819.59]
- October 15
- At the Laguna Seca Raceway in Salinas, California, the Globalcenter Sports Car Championships race is held, round 10 of the American Le Mans Series.
- Finishing 2nd in GTS class and 9th overall is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C5-R driven by Andy Pilgrim and Ron Fellows.
- Finishing 4th in GTS class and 13th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C5-R driven by Justin Bell and Kelly Collins.
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- October
- The November issue of Motor Trend magazine presents its "High Speed Shootout!" article. Of nine cars, Corvette rates seventh. [677.34]
- The November issue of Road & Track magazine compares performance and handling of the Corvette Z06, BMW Z8, Ferrari 550 Maranello, Lamborghini Diablo GT, Porsche 911 Turbo, and Ruf 993 Turbo R. The Corvette ranks 4th. [587.72]
- October 17
- Corvette Racing officials announce that Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Junior will co-drive the Number 3 GM Goodwrench Service Plus Corvette C5-R at the 24 at Daytona race in February. [195.12]
- October 29
- At the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Grand Prix of Las Vegas is held, round 11 of the American Le Mans Series.
- Finishing 3rd in GTS class and 9th overall is the Corvette Racing #4 Corvette C5-R driven by Justin Bell and Chris Kneifel.
- In 6th place in GTS class and 30th place overall, but not finishing the race, is the Corvette Racing #3 Corvette C5-R, driven by Ron Fellows and Andy Pilgrim.
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- October 31
- The National Corvette Museum auctions VIN #1 2001 Z06 Corvette Torch Red coupe for US$76,000 to Bob McDorman. [196.6] [835.8]
- (month unknown)
- 81 1984 and newer red, white, black, and silver Corvettes form a guitar shape on a parking lot, part of The Walt Disney Company's celebration of the first year of the Rock 'N' Roll Roller Coaster at the Disney-MGM Studios in Florida. [197.8]
- In Auburn, Indiana, the Kruse International car auction is held.
- A 1969 convertible with 435-hp 427-ci engine, power steering, and power brakes sells for US$70,000.
- A 1967 convertible with 435-hp 427 engine, side exhausts, and both tops sells for US$64,000.
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- At the Virginia International Raceway, the final race of the Motorola Cup Series is held. Doug Goad and Devon Powell win the race driving the Sunoco/Powell Motorsports C5 Corvette. [197.8]
- Chip Miller buys a 1960 Corvette that was raced at Le Mans in 1960. [233.35]
- November 18
- In Chicago, Illinois, the Chevy / Vettefest Fall 2000 show is held, over two days. Many significant race Corvettes from 1962 to date are displayed. [180.8] [198.26]
- November 20
- At the Sebring International Raceway in Florida, the Corvette Racing team practice races the Corvette C5-R, with Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr, over three days. [198.26] [525.72]
- (month unknown)
- In Crystal Lake, Illinois, the Mecum Fall Premier Auction is held.
- The 1963 Harley Earl concept Corvette sells for US$330,000. It includes 327-ci 340-hp engine, special side-port exhaust, air conditioning, disc brakes, and 15-gauge instrument panel.
- A 1965 convertible, fuel-injected, hard top, power brakes, leather interior, 1577 miles, sells for US$160,000.
- A 1967 convertible with 427-ci 435-hp engine sells for US$82,000.
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- A 1967 convertible with 435-hp 427-ci engine sells at auction for US$70,500. [196.11]
- December 31
- Standings at the end of the 2000 American Le Mans Series:
- GTS drivers championship: 6th is Andy Pilgrim, 8th is Ron Fellows, 12th is Justin Bell, 14th is Kelly Collins.
- GTS team championship: 3rd is Corvette Racing.
- GTS automobile manufacturers championship: 3rd is Chevrolet.
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